People actually seem to live in the castle-like settlement of Castel San Pietro (or Castello di Carlazzo) and according to the notices you can also rent there for "workation" stays.
The Torre del Soccorso stands with its massive quadrangular mass in Moltrasio stone, easily recognizable among the vegetation that covers Mount Gravona close to …
The coat of arms of Melano represents the lake, the Castellaccio (of which the ruins are still visible) built by the Como people around the year 1000 AD.
Ruins of a small cave castle, clearly visible and with exposed access in the rock walls north of Mendrisio. A straight, three-story wall closes the natural cave. The main openings …